There are 8 ways to get from Encinitas to Goleta by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
6h 28m$42–56Drive 198.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Goleta198.7 mi
3h 29m$37–53Train, bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union StationOC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
7h 24m$42–72Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)CLD - SBA
4h 7m$91–383Bus
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffLax Linq
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
7h 27m$118–177Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SAN - SBA
3h 38m$48–328Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SAN - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
6h 30m$148–402Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)LAX - SBA
5h 29m$74–294
Encinitas to Goleta by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Goleta is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Goleta is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Hollister & Pine via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Barbara Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Goleta Station via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Encinitas and Goleta is 219 miles. The road distance is 199.9 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Encinitas to Goleta, including transfers.
Encinitas to Goleta bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, depart from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA station.
Encinitas to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Goleta is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $390 and takes 4h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–50 and the journey takes 5h 22m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 3 times a day.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla Vista
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Goleta bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, arrive at LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff station.
Encinitas to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Goleta is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Encinitas to Goleta.
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